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  • X Marks the Spot (1942)
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    55 min | Action, Crime, Mystery
X Marks the Spot (1942)
Approved
55 min | Action, Crime, Mystery

In 1942, rubber is a valuable commodity during WWII. Eddie Delaney is a second lieutenant in the Army, but also a private detective. Eddie swings into action, when his father, police-sergeant Timothy J. Delaney, is gunned down by rubber ...See moreIn 1942, rubber is a valuable commodity during WWII. Eddie Delaney is a second lieutenant in the Army, but also a private detective. Eddie swings into action, when his father, police-sergeant Timothy J. Delaney, is gunned down by rubber racketeers. With the help of his brave friend and radio disc-jockey Linda Ward and police-lieutenant William 'Bill' Decker, Eddie goes after the racketeers. During their search, Eddie, Linda, and Bill must deal with various criminals, like Marty Clark and unscrupulous businessman John J. Underwood, who owns the nightclub "The One Spot." Written by Robert See less
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Director
Writers
Stuart Palmer (original screenplay) | Richard Murphy (original screenplay) | Mauri Grashin (based on story by) | Robert T. Shannon (based on story by)
Cinematographer
Jack A. Marta (as Jack Marta)
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Updated Nov 4, 1942

Release date
Nov 4, 1942 (United States)

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26 cast members
Name Known for
Dick Purcell
Police Lt. William 'Bill' Decker Police Lt. William 'Bill' Decker   See fewer
Helen Parrish
Linda Ward Linda Ward   See fewer
Neil Hamilton
John J. Underwood John J. Underwood   See fewer
Jack La Rue
Marty Clark Marty Clark   See fewer
Damian O'Flynn
Eddie Delaney Eddie Delaney   See fewer
Robert Homans
Police Sgt. Timothy J. Delaney Police Sgt. Timothy J. Delaney   See fewer
Dick Wessel
Henchman Dizzy Henchman Dizzy   See fewer
Esther Muir
Bonnie Bascomb Bonnie Bascomb   See fewer
Joe Kirk
Henchman Jerry (as Joseph Kirk) Henchman Jerry (as Joseph Kirk)   See fewer
Edna Harris
Billie Billie   See fewer
Fred Kelsey
Police Officer Martin Police Officer Martin   See fewer
Vince Barnett
George George   See fewer
Jane Allen
Jitterbug (uncredited) Jitterbug (uncredited)   See fewer
Sam Bernard
Cabbie (uncredited) Cabbie (uncredited)   See fewer
Edmund Cobb
Officer Riley (uncredited) Officer Riley (uncredited)   See fewer
Chester Conklin
Vagrant (uncredited) Vagrant (uncredited)   See fewer
Martin Faust
Foreman (uncredited) Foreman (uncredited)   See fewer
Jack Gardner
Hospital Interne (uncredited) Hospital Interne (uncredited)   See fewer
Richard Landry
Jitterbug (uncredited) Jitterbug (uncredited)   See fewer
Sam Lufkin
Policeman (uncredited) Policeman (uncredited)   See fewer
Peggy Lynn
Jitterbug (uncredited) Jitterbug (uncredited)   See fewer
Jerry Mandy
Janitor (uncredited) Janitor (uncredited)   See fewer
Frank Marlowe
Truck Driver (uncredited) Truck Driver (uncredited)   See fewer
Charles McAvoy
Officer McAvoy (uncredited) Officer McAvoy (uncredited)   See fewer
Frank O'Connor
Policeman (uncredited) Policeman (uncredited)   See fewer
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